The Fighter Pilot Who Refused to Die: The Authorized Biography of Lt. Col. (Ret) Richard Suehr

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The Fighter Pilot Who Refused To Die, The Authorized Biography of The Lt. Col. (Ret) Richard Suehr. This is the story of a fighter pilot who crashed his plane twice during combat missions in World War ll. In his first crash at Brisbane, Australia he was lost in the jungle for ten days. Alone in the jungle, he survived an alligator attack, avoided death by wild buffaloes, and slept in tree tops. He stayed alive by eating wild fruits and vegetation before crews from a passing train rescued him. Two years later in the Philippines Islands, his P-38 fighter plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean at 250 miles per hour. He survived the crash and swam safely ashore. The Army organized a search party over the Pacific Ocean for his remains, but the pilots found nothing. His family received death notification telegrams, and letters of condolence from the Army. Lt. Col. Suehr survived the crash, and fishermen from the Philippines rescued him from an uninhabited island. He lived in the Philippine with guerrilla fighters before the US Army found him. He is the only man to read his own obituary in the local newspaper.

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Battles of Life and Death is a collection of compelling essays about the process of becoming a doctor. From the burn unit, to pediatric clinics, to cancer wards, these tales of medical training are "a forceful and moving human experience" (Medical Tribune).

"Emotionally riveting. The writing is taut, accurate and unsentimental. And entertaining as well."

—Newsday

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Battles of Life and Death. The Discoveries of a Young Doctor During His Medical Education
David Hellerstein
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000I37TBM

Customer Reviews:

Helpful.......2007-09-18

I thought, when I first started reading this book, that it was a bit too simple a read for adults. Still, the opening situation with the girl was so familiar and even a little bit uncomfortable and I thought there must be something in here for me. There was! I think this book and it's lessons would be a comfort to most people who have been wounded in their childhoods.

Bypass this book and keep looking.......2007-06-29

I have read a library full of self-help books. This is the worst. Immediately after reading The Black Swan, I took it and threw it in the nearest trash can. The story of a little girl getting therapy from a swan may be cute but did not transpire into any lasting change. It was like listening to a friend's horrendous story of neglect, abuse and abandonment and then suggesting she "find her center." Most of what the swan offers as help, is New Age psychobabble. If you are not into New Age philosophy you will hate this book.

A good therapudic book to have on hand........2007-06-09

A wonderful parable for all kinds of loss. A good book to have on hand. Perhaps a few copies to share as you are unlikely to get it back, which is a good thing.

Black Swan.......2007-03-23

A new allegorical perspective on an age old, little identified problem. Beautifully done. A must have part of a therapist's library.

Thank you

Recommended for Everyone.......2006-08-29

Susan Anderson beautifully utilizes the power of the fable in conveying complex concepts about life, love, and loss in this easy to read story about the Black Swan. Because this book is a story and reads like one it avoids the blandness and instructional nature of other selfhelp books. By the same token the story is not abstract or meandering. The principals and recovery methods presented in the book are clearly and concisely described so that they may be easily put into practice. Furthermore, the storyline helps to make sequence of the twelve steps or lessons easy to remember. I would recommend this book to everyone.

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not all that...

THE BEST COOKBOOK EVER!

Tyler's Ultimate

Some Dishes I absolutely Have to Try

Different & Delicious!

Tyler's Ultimate: Brilliant Simple Food to Make Any Time
Tyler Florence
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1400052386
Release Date: 2006-09-26

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TV chef Tyler Florence brings a direct, regular-guy charm to cooking that is equally straightforward, simple and good. In Tyler's Ultimate, he offers 100-plus recipes for just this kind of food—-"ultimate" versions of dishes like onion soup, crab cakes and spaghetti carbonara, as well as more innovative fare like Chicken Paillard with Fresh Fig Salad and Blue Cheese, Grilled Leg of Lamb with Lemon Chickpea Puree and Greens, and Coconut Shrimp with Basmati Rice, Apricots, and Lime. His desserts, all tempting, include the likes of Chocolate Banana Bread, and Almond Semifreddo with Spiced Honey Dried Fruit. Many of the dishes in this concise collection reflect a thoughtful winnowing of ingredients and technique to produce food that is not only delicious, but can be prepared on a regular basis. Some of Florence's inventions—-like Watermelon Gazpacho with Chile and Feta Cheese, which is entirely accomplished in a blender-—are ingenious. Photo-illustrated throughout, "Ultimate" is for cooks who want their kitchen work to be as easy as possible, but who also require good cooking—-dishes that capture fully their flavor potential. --Arthur Boehm

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As his millions of fans know from watching him on Food Network, Tyler likes to rock the kitchen with big, bold flavors and sophisticated yet accessible fare. Whether you’re dishing up a family favorite like spaghetti and meatballs or pulling out all the stops with a succulent tenderloin steak topped with spicy crab salad, Tyler Florence believes every meal can–and should–be the ultimate dining experience. At last, in Tyler’s Ultimate, he shows us how to get these spectacular results in much less time.

Tyler believes the ultimate meal brings together good food, good friends, and good times–with Tyler’s Ultimate as your guide you can elevate any gathering to a cause for celebration and every family meal to an occasion worth savoring. In his travels around the world for his Food Network show, he’s sampled countless versions of classic dishes, taking an ideal technique from one, a perfect ingredient from another. Here he gives you the best of the best.

Make no mistake: Tyler’s approach here may be simplified and the ingredients list streamlined, but your palate will never feel compromised. These recipes are packed with zesty flavors, yet easy to pull together and always straightforward enough for even novice cooks. Because Tyler believes that the little details separate a good meal from a “wow!” experience, his recipes feature bright, exciting flavors that sing on the tongue yet don’t require fancy equipment or exotic ingredients. Tyler has collected all his most trusted and best-loved recipes for the ultimate collection of go-to meals, including can’t-miss versions of the dishes we all crave most: the ultimate burger, French onion soup, beef stew, macaroni and cheese, and chocolate mousse, plus exciting new discoveries that will find a permanent home in your cooking repertoire.

Filled with recipes for sensational, all-American food, Tyler’s Ultimate is the all-around, everyday great cookbook his fans have been waiting for.

Customer Reviews:

not all that..........2007-07-21

I have maybe hundreds of cookbooks, love them. But this one fell short for me. I say download his favorites from the food network.

THE BEST COOKBOOK EVER!.......2007-06-15

I have tried numerous recipes from this book and ALL of them turned out great! I made a few recipes for my dad and he loved them so much that he went out and bought it for himself. I have lots of cookbooks and its always been a hit or miss, but with this one they're all a hit to my family and I!

Tyler's Ultimate.......2007-05-09

I bought this book for a friend and did not get a chance to cook from the recipes in the book.

Some Dishes I absolutely Have to Try.......2007-04-03

Cookbooks have to meet certain needs to be acceptable. It's probably not fair, but the first thing that I do is flip through looking for something to serve the next time I have company. In this book I stopped at page 130, Chicken and Coconut 'Paella.' Paella is a favorite of mine, chicken is always a good thing to serve, and I liked the picture.

OK, so read a little more -- it's not Spanish, it's not Asian, and it's not Italian. It's rice based - he recommends Basmati, I prefer Jasmine - but I bet the recipie wouldn't care. And I suspect that it wouldn't matter if I also threw in a few shrimp or perhaps some crab meat - people like two meat dishes.

On the otherhand, there's also Coconut Shrimp with Basmati Rice, Apricots, and Lime. This is a very similar dish, but with a distinctly different set of spices.

And I have to try his suggestions on grilling shrimp. I've been making the same mistakes he says a lot of people make.

Do I like everything he recommends, of course not. I'm not going to even try his duck recipies, I don't like duck. And I have one other complaint. The directions are printed in fairly small type, and sometimes with a dark background making them hard for old eyes like mine to read.

Different & Delicious!.......2007-03-25

I love cookbooks that will teach me new recipes and new tricks, and this book does both. I let my 5 year old pick out a recipe for dinner the other night (I figured if he picks it, he'll eat it), and he chose a coconut rice and chicken dish similar to paella but not with Spanish flavors. It looked OK to me, not something I've ever seen before. It was a perfect one pot meal that the whole family devoured! It was simple and very tasty, but the best part about it, it was DIFFERENT! There are so many cookbooks out there with wonderful recipes (I have bookshelves filled with many of them), but so many of them just have variations of the same meals. Tyler really mixes things up with his new book, and I am thrilled with the results!

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Zack'S Tales -Travels of A Guide Dog: Zack's Tales
Audrey M. Gunter
Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1594576718
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Book Description

Zack's Tales is a different kind of love story. Filled with pain, laughter, sorrow, pride, courage and lots of love, it educates, enlightens and entertains people of all ages from all walks of life.

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The Versatile Collie Surprises Again!

Gunter: A Guide Dog
Marian L. Modlin
Manufacturer: Casananda Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1889131075

Customer Reviews:

The Versatile Collie Surprises Again!.......2000-03-27

First and Foremost this is NOT a Childrens Book. It is a wonderful book written by a blind woman as a tribute to her Guide Dog, GUNTER. I purchased this book directly from Marian Modlin and was delighted to have an autographed picture of Marian and Gunter enclosed. She tells the story of her life with Gunter in a lovely and easy to understand manner but to restrict this to a childrens book is terribly wrong. As a Collie owner and lover I have included this book in my adult library. Please put it in the adults book section as this is a means of income for this pair. Thank You!

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Not what I expected and way out of date

Less than I thought

Outdated and amateurish

Helpful for First Timers

How to Sew Leather, Suede, Fur
Phyllis W. Schwebke , and Margaret B. Krohn
Manufacturer: Fireside
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0020119305

Book Description

"How to Sew Leather, Suede, Fur" is a practical, detailed guide to the techniques of sewing with skins and furs. From pre-sewing operations to finishing touches, here are illustrated instructions for every step in creating luxurious garments.

Customer Reviews:

Not what I expected and way out of date.......2007-08-05

I was anxious to recieve the book becasuse I was going to start a project with a recycled mink coat I had purchased. When it did arrive, I was immediately put off by the lack of detailed pictures and steps provided to execute the listed projects. I found the instructions for the projects somewhat vague and realized that a lot of revision was needed in order for anyone to be able to follow what was going on. I must say that if one does not intend to actually begin a project or make a fur garment, the book itself is an interesting read and a great reference. Another review had said that if updated the book would be a great text for students, and I would have to agree.

Less than I thought.......2007-03-31

This book is not very good.
I certainly can not recommend it!

Outdated and amateurish.......2007-01-09

Needs updating concerning newer materials, tools and techniques. It is a bit too loving hands at home. If updated this could make a serious textbook for design students.

Helpful for First Timers.......2002-01-05

I found this book to be quite helpful. It was the only book I could find on sewing fur at the time. I would recommend this book for getting started. It lists many of the different types of furs, leather, suede. Giving a solid background even if you just want to know more but don't want to sew. Somewhat outdated. But, hey the techniques work. My only wish would be for more patterns and more pictures & details with the step by step directions.

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How to Sew leather, suede, Fur
Margaret B.; Schwebke, Phyllis W. Krohn
Manufacturer: Bruce Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OGM37I

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How to Sew Leather, Suede, Fur

Manufacturer: Bruce
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000I3Z3T2

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How To Sew Leather Suede Fur
Margaret B Krohn
Manufacturer: BRUCE PUBLISHING CO
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000Q3EFZW

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HOW TO SEW LEATHER, SUEDE, FUR
Margaret B. Krohn Phyllis W. Schwebke
Manufacturer: MacMillan Publishing Company.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8RYKC

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How To Sew Leather, Suede, Fur
Phyllis W. And Margaret B. Krohn Schwebke
Manufacturer: Bruce Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PGH5Q6

Book Description

The most complete book of its kind, this comprehensive text describes 607 species and 2150 varieties and cultivars, with the help of plentiful drawings and photos. Conifers: The Illustrated Encyclopedia was created as a pictorial companion to this manual.

Manual of Cultivated Conifers: Hardy in the Cold and Warm Temperature Zone (Forestry Sciences)

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Manual of Cultivated Conifers: Hardy in the Cold and Warm Temperature Zone (Forestry Sciences)
P. den Ouden , and B.K. Boom
Manufacturer: Springer
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 9024721482

Manual of cultivated conifers;: Hardy in the cold-and warm-temperate zone,

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Manual of cultivated conifers;: Hardy in the cold-and warm-temperate zone,
P. den Ouden
Manufacturer: M. Nijhoff
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006BPLQQ

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Manual of Cultivated Conifers : Hardy in the Cold and Warm Temperature Zone (Forestry Sciences)
P. den Ouden
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MUDXNY

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Manual of Cultivated Conifers Hardy in the Cold- and Warm-Temperate Zone.
P. Den & Boom, B.K. Ouden
Manufacturer: Martinus Nijhoff
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K3KU20

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Go to the Source- Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV-TR

Follow-Up From "Young Adult" In Book

Right Topic, Wrong Audience

Telling it like it is

Asperger Syndrome?

Right Address ... Wrong Planet: Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming Adults
Gena Barnhill
Manufacturer: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1931282021

Book Description

Surprisingly little has been written about the daunting challenges that Asperger syndrome presents for adolescents and adults. Barnhill's work helps fill this void. Her sensitive and graphic description of the personal experiences of her family in dealing with the issues of Asperger syndrome makes this a captivating book. Barnhill, who holds a doctorate in autism spectrum disorders blends science and first person experience making this an important book for both professionals and parents.

Customer Reviews:

Go to the Source- Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV-TR.......2007-04-21

Just to set a few of the participating veiwers straight, Asperger's Disorder is recognized by the American Psychiactric Association as a Pervasive Developmental Disorder. One can refer to the DSM IV-TR- a comprehensive book on specific criteria for qualifying diagnoses, used by psychologists and other mental health providers, and published by the American Psychiactric Society-to access the definitive criteria for establishing the existance of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger's, in particular.

Follow-Up From "Young Adult" In Book.......2006-12-15

I am truly offended by some comments such as, "Unfortunately, this family doesn't have the first clue about what AS actually is." This is absolutely not true. I can attest my family has done a lot for myself. Therapy is not the ONLY answer here. Seeing a shrink is only a piece of the puzzle. The people that have rated the book with 1 star are totally out of line. If you want to pay money for therapy then go ahead and waste your money. If you really want help get then try some medication with some good old-fashioned disipline. Seek help from others as my family has done so. God Bless :)

Right Topic, Wrong Audience.......2006-12-08

This has its good and bad points. First the good, which is this author's candor in life with a son who has Asperger's Syndrome (AS), which is the spectrum partner to autism.

Now, the bad points. The young man featured in this book was not correctly diagnosed until he reached adulthood. As another reader on the US review boards noted, it does not appear that much had been done for the young man during his boyhood except express disappointment, dismay, disillusionment and disgust over his behavior.

Once the diagnosis of AS is in, the young man's behavior is taxed on his sensory neurobiological condition. Instead of taking proactive steps in working with him to conquer his social difficulties cognitively, dismay over past insensitivities to his behavior and wailing and lamentation appear to underscore a good portion of this book. And, as another reviewer on the US boards noted, I, too would hate to think that people just learning about AS would use this book as "the" approach to take for all people on the autism/Asperger's (a/A) spectrum. There are many approaches to take, such as ABA; floor time; social stories/scripts and playacting social scenarios and working cognitively with the person so they are taught the social mores and norms.

The topper for me was when AS was called a developmental disability. That is just not true! AS is NOT a cognitive NOR a developmental disability, which implies delayed milestones. AS is a sensory neurobiological condition that shares a place on the autism continuum. It is a form of autism that affects sensory integration and processing and, to a certain extent language. However, people with AS are seldom delayed in speech development. What upset me the most was the author's erroneous claim that people with AS outgrow it, which simply isn't true. People with AS learn to cope and compensate and try to camouflage social difficulties and remain baffled by certain social codes and norms, but AS is not something one outgrows. I'm tired of erroneous claims like this because they raise people's hopes, but are grossly inaccurate. I also don't think that kind of thing speaks to tolerance or acceptance.

Skip this and read Jerry Newport's "Your Life is Not a Label - a Guide to Living Fully With Autism & AS," "Solutions for Adults with Asperger's Syndrome: Maximizing the Benefits, Minimizing the Drawbacks to Achieve Success" by Juanita Lovett and "Loving Mr. Spock: Understanding an Aloof Lover - Could it Be Asperger's" by Barbara Jacobs far more helpful and informative for adults with AS. There are better narratives by parents of children who are on the a/A spectrum, such as Cammie McGovern's stellar work about her son Ethan. I want more good books for adults with AS, but I don't feel this is one.

Telling it like it is.......2005-09-21

Gena Barnhill does an excellent job pulling back the curtain and letting us see inside life with (and as) an Asperger child growing into adulthood. As an adult dealing with the disorder, raising a son with it, I found myself looking both in a mirror and a crystal ball.

Barnhill's down to earth, real life writing style lets you in where you really feel you know the principals.

The book is not (and is not meant to be) a medical or psychological manual. It is human and real and gives a real world view of what the disorder is and how it affected Barnhill's son, and her family - and how they dealt with things. A very interesting and useful read.

Asperger Syndrome?.......2005-06-07

This is a very personal story of a family dealing with the struggles of a teen/young adult who does not quite fit the definition of "normal". For any family dealing with this in their lives, this book is a good read. However, the descriptions of the teen in the book did not lead me to believe that he has Asperger Syndrome. This is somewhat addressed in the book in the early chapters while the parents were trying to find an appropriate label for their child. If your looking for something specific to Asperger Syndrome, I would look elsewhere. If, however, you would like to share in the experiences of a family who struggle and want the best for their child, this is a good read.

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